Interdisciplinary Approach to Dental Implants

Presented by Tracy Anderson Butler, CRDH, MFT

In today’s economy patients are looking for long-term, predictable results when making decisions on treatment options. Early detection is key when treating any disease process and especially in the treatment of periodontal disease to keep your dentistry looking greater longer. Collaboration among the entire dental team is elementary to increased case acceptance. Regenerative therapies have significantly impacted clinical practice on a number of levels. Building upon bone grafting and guided tissue regeneration techniques, emphasis will be placed on biologic modifiers, particularly enamel matrix derivative. This discussion will focus on regeneration vs. repair and the role of these progressive therapies in the decision making process. Evidence-based research and clinical cases will be presented.

Tracy Anderson Butler, CRDH, MFT

Mrs. Butler has 27 years of diverse experience in the dental industry from chairside and beyond. Tracy is a registered dental hygienist, thought leader, motivational peaker, sales leader/coach and change agent. She believes the key to every successful treatment outcome begins with an accurate assessment leading to a co-diagnosis between the patient and dental team. Tracy’s clinical experience began in a busy comprehensive restorative practice in West Palm Beach, Florida.

She attended the Dawson Academy and is a graduate of the Aesthetic Advantage Institute mastery level study. Mrs. Butler spent over 11 years on faculty at Palm Beach State College dental hygiene program & research clinic and considers few things more rewarding. Tracy feels blessed to have been mentored and coached by the leading authorities in occlusion, function/relation, complete care dentistry and the business of dentistry. Tracy’s commitment to ultimate patient care propelled her to pursue a career in implant and regenerative dentistry with Straumann, USA. She was appointed National Director of Hygiene Education and Professional Relations in 2013 and is proud to lead the initiative for Straumann in elevating dental hygienists and the entire dental team throughout North America.